Matt Construction Corp - Estimator at Matt Construction Corp

MATT Construction, the General Contractor that built such iconic structures as The Broad Museum  and Academy Museum of Motion Pictures , is seeking an Estimator to join our team.

The Estimator will participate in all aspects of the bid/estimating process, including but not limited to – review of plans and specs, soliciting and negotiating prices with subcontractors/suppliers, quantity take-off, pricing, scoping and bidding of construction process. This role is highly collaborative and will work closely with internal teams as well as external suppliers, owners, architects and engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Estimating Support for Projects
• Performs quantity take-offs
• Assists in the pricing and bidding of construction projects
• Communicates with architects and consultants to clarify scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements, and documents these clarifications
• Conducts reviews of milestone documents for the development and pricing of value alternative opportunities
• Actively participates in the internal estimate review process
• Assists with final assembly of estimate for presentation to owner
• After the bid, collects and organizes all bid information for future reference
• Directs, coordinates and provides information and documents to subcontractors
• Prepares contractual exhibits for scope of work for subcontracts
• Participates in GMP effort and budgeting activities by soliciting subcontractor support and evaluating bids

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related major
• 3+ years of field experience
• Basic knowledge of estimating technology and tools such as On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Building Information Modeling (BIM), Assemble, Revit and Bluebeam or related software
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
• Strong math and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• General knowledge of construction principles and processes, as well as negotiated/hard bids and GMP processes preferred
• Strong Microsoft Office skills with an emphasis on Excel

MATT Benefits Include:

• Monthly auto allowance/Fuel card
• Yearly Bonus/Deferred Compensation eligible
• Robust and affordable insurance plan options
• 401(k) with matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid Time Off
• Education reimbursement
• Student Loan paydown plan

MATT Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We demonstrate through our recruiting efforts and subcontractor selection that we are committed to hiring, supporting, and advancing people from diverse cultures and perspectives. MATT Construction actively partners with organizations that provide a network of candidates with skills and experiences that lend to creating a rich and diverse workplace.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles/San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.